5. Were gone about. Or, “had made the round,” or “completed the circle.” The picture is that of a cycle of days, following each other in rotation. Sanctified them. As the patriarchal priest of the household, he “consecrated” his children. It seems that Job summoned his children to appear at his house, where some form of religious ceremony was conducted. My sons have sinned. The sons apparently were living lives of carefree luxury. Job, in his spiritual sensitivity, recognized their dangers, and implored
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